Secret of the Yellow House: Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step Into Reading)

The Alden children were searching for a home-and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they investigate a mysterious house on their family's private island. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.

Many years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. With a bit of sleuthing, the Aldens find a clue to the mystery! Can they uncover the truth of what happened so long ago? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's The Yellow House Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/17/2025
Pages: 30
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9780593906477
ISBN10: 0593906470
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | General
- Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries & Detective Stories

About the Author
Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her grandfather, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The Boxcar Children Mysteries.